Private foundation · Minneapolis, MN
The Graco Foundation
Typical grant size
$200 – $500 – $1K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
806
Repeat grantees
410
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNO DEADLINES
ContactJANEL FRENCH FOUNDATION MANAGER · 6126236729
MaterialsGRANT REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE A COVER LETTER, ON ORGANIZATIONAL LETTERHEAD, DESCRIBING YOUR PROGRAM AND HOW IT FITS OUR FOCUS AREAS. IN ADDITION, EACH PROPOSAL SHOULD CONTAIN:BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY; PROGRAM OBJECTIVES; CLIENTS SERVED; BUDGET, INCLUDING PROGRAM EXPENSES AND REVENUE SOURCES; PROGRAM EVALUATION METHODS AND RESULTS; LIST OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION DONORS; LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; COPY OF 501(C)(3) OR OTHER TAX EXEMPT CONFIRMATION; COPY OF MOST RECENT IRS FORM 990; AND COPY OF MOST RECENT AUDIT.
RestrictionsEMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY STEM PROGRAMS; HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS PROMOTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN NEIGHBORHOODS CLOSE TO GRACO INC. FACILITIES AND EMPLOYEES' HOMES ARE OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE FOUNDATION. IN ORDER TO HAVE THE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THESE FOCUS AREAS AND HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS, THE FOUNDATION HAS A PREFERENCE FOR LARGE ONE-TIME CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS RATHER THAN OPERATING GRANTS. THE MAXIMUM COMMITMENT PER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS $150,000. ADDITIONALLY, GRANTS WITHIN A TWO-YEAR PERIOD ARE GENERALLY NOT CONSIDERED.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Janel W French
TREASURER/ SECRETARY
Diane Olson
DIRECTOR
David Lowe
DIRECTOR
Ronita Banerjee
DIRECTOR
Joseph Daniski
DIRECTOR
Jeff Weber
DIRECTOR
Mark Sheahan
PRESIDENT
Dawn Svenkeson-koubal
DIRECTOR
Joseph Humke
VICE PRESIDENT
David Ahlers
DIRECTOR (END 04/01/2023)
Charlotte Boyd End 072021
SECRETARY
$28K
Mark Sheahan Start 062021
PRESIDENT
Karen P Gallivan End 082021
VICE PRESIDENT
Joseph Humke Start 082021
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Chamberlain Start 072021
SECRETARY
Patrick J Mchale End 062021
PRESIDENT
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
6.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
2,315
Total grants awarded
$11.5M
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$3.0M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.